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CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 16-17 and 17-18
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 16-17 and 17-18
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 16-17 and 17-18
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 16-17 and 17-18
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 16-17 and 17-18
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 16-17 and 17-18
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
City Council [010-1100]
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
The City Council consists of the Mayor and four Council Members, elected at large by the citizens of Morgan Hill on a
non-partisan basis. The City Council is the policy making legislative body of the City. The Council adopts the biennial
budget, enacts ordinances and approves major contracts, acquisitions and leases, as well as major purchases of
equipment and services required by the City. The Council also appoints the City Manager as the City’s chief
administrative officer and City Attorney as legal counsel.
With the advice and assistance of the City Manager, City Attorney, and employees, the City Council reviews proposals
to meet community needs, initiates action for new policies, and allocates resources. Members of the City Council also
represent the City on various outside agencies, commissions and committees.
Annually, the Council adopts its goals, priorities, and strategies for the organization and community. Included are its
ongoing priorities of enhancing public safety, protecting the environment, maintaining fiscal responsibility, supporting
youth, fostering a positive organizational culture, and preserving and cultivating public trust.
In addition to the City Council’s ongoing priorities, five specific focus areas were recognized by the Council that will
require significant resources in 2016 and are itemized below:
Planning Our Community
1. Completing the General Plan Update
2. Completing the Zoning Code Update
3. Updating the Residential Development Control System
4. Creating an Economic Development Blueprint
5. Updating the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Bikeways Master Plan
6. Developing a Public Safety Master Plan
7. Developing the M-West Masterplan
8. Completing a Community Development Fund Fee Study
9. Updating Utilities Master Plans (Water, Sewer, Stormwater)
10. Developing a Station Area Master Plan
11. Updating the Downtown Parking Strategy
12. Evaluating long-term Housing Administration Strategy
13. Creating a Telecommunications Master Plan
14. Developing 5-year Urban Water Management Plan
15. Reviewing the Police Department Strategic Plan
16. Commencing the Library Expansion Design